Wednesday, April 15, 2009

High Adventure Summer Camp - June 17th-20th



The dates are set; June 17th -20th.  This year we'll be going to Moab, UT with the Priests to the high adventure camp Entrada.  

View the camp website here

Here are all the activities we'll have to choose from.  

Climbing and Rappelling – Climb or Rappel one of the following areas.

  • 40 ft. food sandstone cliff for climbing/rappelling and instruction on base
  • 120 ft. rappelling sandstone cliff for the ultimate rush.
  • Sandstone climbing near Potash on the Colorado River for more experienced climbers.

 Biking – Bike one of these seven trails.

  • 14 mile metal masher jeep trail, begin and end at camp, scenic route
  • 23 mile Gemini Bridges jeep trail, begin in camp, end at Moab, downhill ride
  • 6-10 mile Gemini Bridged slick rock mogul trail, short, simple, and good for beginners
  • 20 mile Longs Canyon jeep trail, downhill excitement to the Colorado River!
  • Famous Slick Rock bike trail – for experienced bikers, the practice loop is also available
  • Klondyke Bluffs – off the beaten path north of Moab about 15 miles.
  • La Sals – ride in the high country for a cooler experience

 Whitewater – day-long trip down the Colorado, beginning at Castle Valley. More exclusive trips that offer more thrills are also available for an extra cost.

Shooting Sports – A day of shotguns, black powder, and action archery at base camp

Sightseeing – Hikes around the area to famous Arches, Canyon-lands, Dead Horse Point, etc.

Backpacking – Hike and backpack the upper rim of the La Sal Mountains in this guided overnight two-day experience.

Evening Programs – Games, shooting, campfires, night hikes all after dinner.


If you're still wondering.  The photo above has to be from about 1995 when my Priest's group went to Moab.  

Update: Here's a link to another troop's trip last year to Entrada.